Pre-release version of Windows Vista will expire

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• A ball occasionally appears on the system tray which reads: "the preliminary version of Windows Vista will expire in 5 days. Save all the files... »

  Dell's tech found a virus on the computer that has been deleted. Thought that this solves the problem, but even after the virus has been removed, the message reappeared. It does not show every day, but sometimes and counting down the days of the expiration.

  What is the problem?

  Hi lugnuts.

  You experience this problem, because you have installed the beta version of Windows Vista Service pack 1 (SP1) on the computer.

  Before coming to the evaluation license expiry date, you must uninstall the Windows Vista SP1 update package.

  To uninstall Windows Vista SP1 update package, follow these steps:

  1. click on start and then click Control Panel.

  2. click on programs.

  3. click on programs and features.

  4. click on view installed updates.

  5. click on Service Pack for Microsoft Windows (KB936330).

  6. click on uninstall.

  Reference:

  You receive a message when you are running Windows Vista with a version beta of Service Pack 1: "your Windows license will expire.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/954753

  For more information about how to uninstall Windows Vista Service Pack 1, click the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  How to uninstall Windows Vista service packs as a troubleshooting step

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/948537/

  Once the beta of Windows Vista Service pack 1 (SP1) is uninstalled from the computer

  You can install the final version of windows vista service pack 1 on the computer

  How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/935791

  What you need to know before you install Service Pack 1

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936330

  Thank you, and in what concerns:

  Ajay K

  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Pre-release version of Windows 7?

  I just got a copy of Windows 7 that I bought on a site web student/faculty only. I bought it with Office 2007.
  He said "available immediately".
  I thought that meant simply Office 2007!
  I have Win 7 Ultimate too & it's only at the end of September.
  A I get sold a copy of Win 7 RC by them - even?
  I don't open it even up until I have found!
  I have RC & it runs now. Professor of computer science test Vista

  Forum Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/GettingReadyforWindows7/threads

  Link above is "Preparing for Windows 7" Forum.

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en/category/w7itpro/

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum, to more technical questions about windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to the it.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Pre-release version of vista will expire...

  Pre-release version of Windows vista will expire in 0 hours message comes back on my computer.  I googled and saw the re - install SP2 "Difficulty" I tried to do... My computer says that it is 'Service pack 2, v.286,' I went to the Microsoft Download site and downloaded the right version of SP2, which I tried to run but I got the "you must delete all versions SP2 previuosly installed on your computer.  I tried to uninstall it using the element programs and features in Control Panel, but there was no update SP2 listed... so then I try to uninstall it by using the system restore, which gives you two options A) If you have the Vista CD, DVD or B) If you do not have the Vista CD/DVD; (which I did not) I follow the directions until he tells me to "choose a restore point" and I, according to the indications, am supposed to select the service pack of Windows Vista installation dates but it lists only updates since 10/03/2010, and all of them are just listed as windows updates not Windows Vista Service Pack... Can anyone help?  I bought this Acer laptop in July 2008 and he had all the software installed on it. It did not come with discs or anything.  I have spent a whole day trying everything and didn't get anywhere!  Thanks in advance!

  Please visit http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/ and click the Validate Windows button, then restart your computer.

  If you were not able to validate, follow these steps:

  1. Download this diagnostic tool, save it to your desktop: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=56062

  -Online Windows XP: double-click the executable file to run the tool.

  -Online Vista & Win7: right-click on the executable and select run as administrator to run the tool.

  2. after running the tool, click the Windows tab, and then click copy (to the Clipboard).

  NB: You can open a new file in Notepad, paste the contents of the Clipboard in it & keep for future reference.

  3 start a new thread in the appropriate forum of Microsoft Genuine Advantage and paste the WGA tool results in a detailed post: http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/genuinevista/threads

  4 Troubleshooting specialist will analyze the data and recommend an appropriate solution.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• How to recover the business version of vista if the computer repair company that repaired your computer only installed the beta version of windows vista?

  is it possible that I can get my home edition of windows vista without return to my computer technician and pay him more money to install the OS good God dam.

  I got it to repair a file system corrupted 3 days ago. This morning I received the following message on my pc:

  "Upgrade to the latest version of Windows Vista retail

  Windows Vista has stopped working properly.

  The trial period for execution of the beta or a pre-release version of Windows Vista has expired, and Microsoft Corporation no longer supports the beta version. You will need to upgrade to the commercial version of the product. »

  my pc freeze pretty much all my games and my graphix card is not able to run properly in this regard.
  I run a intel core i7 920 CPU, GPU engtx 275, 4 GB ram, motherboard asus p6t, 1 TB harddrive. This computer cost me charges _ and I get... so irritating problems.

  I have my product key if it helps, I've lost my windows vista installation but package

  How to get Vista recovery Media and/or to use the Vista recovery Partition on your computer.

  There is no Vista free download legal available.

  Contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send a recovery disk/s Vista set.

  Normally, they do this for a cost of $ small.

  In addition, ask them if you have a recovery Partition on your computer/laptop to restore it to factory settings.

  See if a manual provided with the computer or go to the manufacturer's website, email or you can call for information on how to make a recovery.

  Normally, you have to press F10 or F11 at startup to start the recovery process...

  Another way I've seen on some models is press F8 and go to a list of startup options, and launch a recovery of standards of plant with it, by selecting the repair option.

  You can also make recovery disk/s for the recovery Partition in case of a system Crash or hard drive failure.

  They will tell you how to do this.

  Every computer manufacturer has their way of doing recovery disk/s.

  Or borrow a good Microsoft Vista DVD (not Dell, HP, etc).
  A good Vista DVD contains all versions of Vista.
  The product key determines which version of Vista is installed.

  There are 2 disks of Vista: one for 32-bit operating system, and one for 64-bit operating system.

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  After installation > go to the website of the manufacturer of your computer/notebook > drivers and downloads Section > key in your model number > get latest Vista drivers for it > download/install them.

  Save all data, because it will be lost during a clean installation.

  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/326246

  'How to replace Microsoft software or hardware, order service packs and upgrades, and replace product manuals'

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• My Windows Vista will be able to do a permanent upgrade to Windows 7 If this isn't an activated version?

  My Windows Vista allow not even put it in my contract. I raised this issue with Microsoft here: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-windows_update/windows-authorization-failed/1eb76641-c316-4cee-b9f2-07822b2ca07d?page=1&tm=1331999060993#footer but have not yet followed the suggestions of the last answer. My windows is unauthorized. But with many errors that occur on the computer, some hardware (RAM) and other software, I thought that it would be better to simply upgrade to Windows 7. But before I'm ready to do a permanent upgrade, I need to know if a version of Windows Vista will be able to upgrade to Windows 7. A licensed version of Windows Vista was purchased by us, and a licensed version of Windows 7 will be bought when you're ready to upgrade. Is this possible? Or Windows Vista must first be authenticated?

  EDIT: upgrade is also done if all goes well to avoid having to go through the whole process to fix my problem with windows authentication as described in the last post on the link above.

  Hello

  You must set your original problem.

  Please meet Christmas Paton and PA bear.

  You need a legal active Vista operating system update since.

  See you soon.

• Re: Expiration of the new version of Windows Vista

  I own Toshiba Qosmio X 300 - almost a year.

  Laptop computer Yestarday began to behave strangely. After a few minutes the pop-up window is displayed with the following message appears: * this pre-release of Visto Windows Home Premium will expire in 0 hours. To continue using Windows, back up your files and then install any final edition of Windows Vista Home Premium.* then after 5 minutes system reboots without warning.

  What should do?

  Hello

  Back up your files and reinstall Windows with a disk or hard drive recovery image.

  Welcome them

• Prompts to download a version of Windows Vista Edition basic family. The current version has expired

  Prompts to download a version of Windows Vista Edition basic family. The current version has expired. Where can I find it. Thanks, Ankur

  I think you have your mixed messages.

  There is NO download free and legal from Vista.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• SP2 for Windows Vista will not install. Receive error 800b0100 code. Windows Update has encountered an unknown error.

  SP2 for Windows Vista will not install. Receive error 800b0100 code. I already tried all possible solutions - disabled and even uninstalled McAfee Firewall disabled, ran the CheckSUR repeatedly (see below for the final analysis), tried to install from windows update, also downloaded the stand-alone MS pack, tried selective startup and hidden States of services, still nothing. It has been 2 days work on this. Help, please!

  =================================
  Preparation of control system was updated.
  Binary version 6.0.6002.22202
  Package Version 6.0
  2009-10-24 12:36

  Checking Windows Service Packages

  Checking of manifests package and catalogs

  Checking package Watchlist

  Watchlist checking

  Checking packages
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_2_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  (f) MOTHER of CBS missing 0 x 00000002 servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

  Control components store

  Summary:
  Seconds executed: 1241
  Found 4 errors
  CBS MUM lack count: 4

  Unavailable repair files:
  servicing\packages\Package_2_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
  servicing\packages\Package_2_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat
  servicing\packages\Package_for_KB975467~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.cat

  Hello Yiratr,

  Thank you for using the Microsoft answers Forums.

  Solution:

  Follow the steps in the web link below.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/956702

  That should do the trick for you.

  Thank you.

  Kind regards

  Augustine.

  "URGO".

  UDAY $012 please let me know that whether the solution worked or not, I thank you and appreciate your comments. URGO

• HP ENVY dv6t-7300 'your windows license will expire soon.

  product #: C2Y46AV

  Laptop: HP ENVY dv6t-7300 CTO

  Windows: 8.1

  Error message: "your windows license will expire soon.

  I bought the laptop from Costco in 2012. It works well until a week ago, when this particular error message kept popping up. He says that my windows license will expire next month, on September 21, 2014.

  Please tell us how I can solve this problem.

  If you have purchased a device that comes pre-installed with Windows 8 and now you get the license error, then that means that your key could be rejected (the license key is embedded in the BIOS). Please contact HP Technical Support to aid in this respect to the 1-800-HP INVENT

• Hi, I have a laptop running Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) SP3. I would like to know which versions of Windows Vista I can upgrade.

  Hello
  I have a laptop running Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) SP3. It is a true copy that came pre-installed with my custom Dell Vostro 1000 (I know... very old...). I would like to know which versions of Windows Vista I can update.

  You can upgrade to Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business or Ultimate.  See the get Windows Vista: upgrade options of page.

• Wong Version of Windows Vista

  Hello

  I recently reinstalled Windows Vista on my Dell Studio XPS 1640. I don't have a relocation to Moose DVD I bought this from craigslist. I used an old, that I had for many years. There are a lot of players missing and I can't connect to the internet to install and update everything. The disc I used was

  Dell reinstallation DVD - Windows Vista - Home Premium - 32 BIT SP1

  Copyright Dell 2008 P/N K967G

  How can I update my system with the correct version of Windows Vista? Or connect to the internet to update everything. Please notify.

  Thank you!

  Hello

  I'm sorry, but you cannot use another disc from Dell to another computer running a different operating system to reinstall the operating system on your Dell computer.

  These recovery disks are related to the particular model of the machine that they were originally installed on.

  And you can't spend now installed operating system for what you want.

  You must use the correct support and start over.

  __________________________________________

  See if you still have a Dell recovery partition to reinstall the original operating system from:

  http://www.Dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/04/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?c=us&l=en&s=BSD&docid=DSN_336966

  __________________________________________

  If not available, you will need to follow these reinstall methods:

  You can contact Dell and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  Some manufacturers have more available Vista recovery disks.

  If this happens, you may need to try this instead:

  You can also borrow and use a Microsoft Vista DVD, which contains the files for the different editions of Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate) must be installed. The product key on your computer / Laptop box determines what Edition is installed.

  Other manufacturers recovery DVDs are should not be used for this purpose.

  And you need to know the version of 'bit' for Vista, as 32-bit and 64-bit editions come on different DVDs

  Here's how to do a clean install of Vista using a DVD of Vista from Microsoft:

  "How to do a clean install and configure with a full Version of Vista '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/117366-clean-install-full-version-Vista.html

  And once the operating system is installed, go to your computer manufacturer's website and get the latest drivers for your particular model or laptop computer.

  And phone Activation may be necessary when you use the above installation method.

  "How to activate Vista normally and by Activation of the phone '

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/84488-activate-Vista-phone.html

  See you soon

• Message keeps Occuring invalid Version of Windows Vista...

  I have an old laptop MX6440 Gateway and I bought it new from the store with XP installed on it. Later, I upgraded the laptop for Windows Vista. The upgrade, that I bought at Best Buy was legal and I paid for it. I installed upgrading Windows Vista to the Gateway laptop and it worked great no problems and no problems at all and I was using the laptop for at least a year and I went out a bought a new laptop Gateway, so I put the old one back in the box it came and put it in my closet. The unit has been sitting there for a while, but I recently took it outside and needed to use it.

  I plugged in and let the battery charge because the battery was dead sitting, so after a 1/2 hour, I pressed the key on and the machine. Well, I got to know my user name and password and he has accepted it and then at the start-up phase. The machine just kept hanging and doesn't move at all and after about 5 minutes that a message in the lower right corner appeared saying: "Invalid Version of Windows Vista. I watched the message in complete perplexity and at the moment I don't know what it meant invalid version.

  I decided to restart the laptop and put it in Safe Mode, and it came with no error message (s) at all. I was able to get to the main screen without any problems at all. I was able to make an update of windows for laptop and it took some time, but she completed successfully. Then I restarted the laptop and tried to log on to the laptop in normal mode. The same message came back stating "Invalid Version of Windows Vista. I said to myself, I would try to re - install the OS, but I bit the original disc with the 25-character alphanumeric code, however, I've looked everywhere I mean everywhere and I didn't do it.

  No one knows how to fix this problem I have described...?

  If so, I appreciate all your efforts and your time. Thank you.

  Hi Fox Pongrac,

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community Forums.

  Because you receive the error message "Invalid Version in Windows Vista", you must activate the copy of Windows Vista by using the product key 25 digits that you used to install Windows Vista on this laptop.

  How to activate Windows Vista

  We can also refer to article and check if it helps.

  Resolve activation problems

  You may also validate the copy of Windows Vista.

  Validate Windows Vista

  If you are unable to find the disc or product key to activate or reinstall Windows Vista, you can check with the help of the bridge for further assistance.

  If you are using a copy of Windows Vista retail, you can get in touch with Support Microsoft client with the necessary information and check if it helps.

  For more information, see the article:

  How to identify, locate, and replace a product key

  Hope the helps of information.

  Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• Windows Vista will be preform no updates anyone can help, thank you

  Windows Vista will be preform no updates anyone can help, thank you

  Hello

  1. what happens when you try to run Windows Update? You get an error message? If Yes, what is the exact full error message?

  2. you have made no changes to the computer before the broadcast took place?

  3. is the specific question of an update?

  Method 1:

  Run Windows Update Reset (aggressive mode):

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/971058

  Now, restart the computer and check the update.

  Method 2:

  Run an analysis of auditor of system files on your computer and check for the issue.

  How to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929833

  Method 3:

  Download the update system analysis tool version of operating system and control accordingly.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947821

  How to check the updates failed:

  If you access windows update by clicking the Start button to in address bar type windows update and click on enter, click on updates of the review, and it will show you what that is either installed or not updated.

  If the problem remains even in collect and send the Windows Update log.

   

  Follow the below article to collect the log file:

   

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/902093

  Use SkyDrive download collected files and post screen/image capture

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproui/thread/4fc10639-02dB-4665-993a-08d865088d65/

  Hope the above information is helpful.

• I have a 32-bit version of Windows Vista business with service pack 1... How he move to Windows7?

  I have a 32-bit version of Windows Vista business with service pack 1... How he move to Windows7?
  

  How to upgrade:

  If you have Vista:

  Update: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7

  Custom installation: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-vista-to-windows-7-custom

  You can buy Windows 7 here:

  http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msstore/cat/CategoryID.44066700

  If you are running Windows Vista , in some cases you can proceed directly to Windows 7, and in other cases, you must perform a custom installation. The following table shows what editions of Windows Vista can be upgraded to Windows 7.

  Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Edition Home Premium	Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate
  Windows Vista Ultimate Edition	Windows 7 Ultimate

  For more information, see upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 . (http://windows.microsoft.com/upgrade-windows-vista )
  You can't go from 32 bit to 64 bit, a clean install is required. If you have any questions about the upgrade from 32 bit to 64 bit or vice versa, please see this FAQ: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
  If you have any general questions about reinstalling Windows , please see this site:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/installing-and-reinstalling-Windows

  Installation - 'upgrade' means what?
  Upgrade means that you can install Windows 7 simply by inserting the Windows 7 upgrade software in the DVD drive of your PC and follow the instructions on the screen. While you are not required to backup and reinstall your files, or reinstall your programs, it is a very good idea to back up your files and settings before you start any upgrade to the software. Get more information on the software updates and best practices .

  Installation - what does "Custom (Clean)" Mean?
  A custom (clean) installation clears the contents of the hard drive of your PC. Your files, settings, and programs will not be transferred to Windows 7. This means that to install Windows 7, you must:

  • Back up any files and settings you want to keep

  • Install Windows 7

  • Reinstall all your files

  • Reinstall all the programs you want to use.

  These four steps take time, skills, techniques and Windows Easy Transfer can help. However, if you are not comfortable with this process, please consider having the installation carried out by a local service provider.